One key area Rob Pelinka must address to bolster Lakers' roster

Pelinka made numerous moves to improve LeBron's supporting cast this year, the most notable being sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic.

While bringing in Doncic gave LeBron a new superstar running mate, the Lakers' roster still has its flaws. Looking ahead to the offseason, there is one key area he can address that should increase their title odds.

Following the trade deadline, the Lakers embraced a small-ball style. This had a lot to do with personnel, mainly their lack of depth in the frontcourt. Jaxson Hayes is a rotation-level center in the NBA but isn't a big-minute contributor on a contending team at this stage of his career.

Pelinka tried to address the center position at the deadline, acquiring Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. However, the deal fell through after Williams failed a physical.

If the Lakers want to contend, they'll need a reliable option at center, especially with big man Nikola Jokic commanding the Western Conference. Moreover, the Lakers are leaving easy points off the board by not having a lob-catching big to pair with Doncic in the pick-and-roll.

Pelinka and the Lakers front office have their work cut out for them, and adding a center should be their top priority this summer.